Devon and Cornwall Police officers attended the village late at night following reports of a number of drunk teens causing disruption. It is believed that a group of about 20 to 30 young people had gathered at Charlestown Park before moving on to Quay Road on the harbour.

Officers are also making enquiries into an assault on a doorman a short while later.

Inspector Ed Gard said: "Yes, we can confirm we have increased patrols this week and have resources allocated this Saturday [April 21] following on from last weekend’s issues in Charlestown."

A member of the public reported that police officers had been spotted in the area every night following the incident.

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In a previous statement a spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called on Saturday evening (14 April) with reports of a large group of youths causing a disturbance on Charlestown Park, which later moved on to Quay Road, St Austell.

"Units attended to calm the situation and found in the region of 20-30 teenagers, some under the influence of alcohol causing a scene; one person was removed by officers.

Pier House and Harbourside Inn at Charlestown harbour

"Following on from this, police received a report of a doorman having been assaulted during this incident. Police enquiries are underway into this matter."

A number of residents reported hearing the disturbance at Charlestown, which was made famous in BBC1's Poldark.